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This bill requires railroad operators in Oklahoma to maintain physical copies of three specific documents on every train carrying freight: the train's cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook (a manual published by the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides guidance for handling hazardous materials incidents), and identification cards showing each train crew member's qualifications. If a railroad company fails to have these documents on board, the Department of Public Safety can issue citations with escalating fines: $250-$1,000 for a first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for a second offense within three years, and $5,000-$10,000 for a third or subsequent offense within three years. The purpose appears to be improving safety and accountability by ensuring that train crews have critical documentation readily available during transportation of freight, particularly for potentially dangerous cargo. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as a new section in Title 66 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb357&Session=2600